#raoul bennett

[ntls-24722]

comet's favorite form of affection: neck scratches

On the flipside. Comet as a human would probably be very awkward in giving Fritz affection on account of the fact he doesn't really know how to use his lips very well so he would still be licking Fritz like a dog and Fritz is giving him the combination of "human" affection and "spider" affection and. I imagine whenever Comet becomes human, the flurry of affection that occurs between them would disgust any bystanders

Bonus: Comet has a nictating membrane on the eyes beneath his helmet! You see it mostly when he's sleepy or tired because that's when he has a Quarter of his eyes open.

Christmas insanity with Gospel Music.

Wesley is completely normal once it's not Christmas, by the way. I imagine that is the time to have proper cutesey winter enjoyment after the storm that was Christmas Wesley because they have tons of holiday paraphernalia left over.

Cameron doodles (important for ecosystem)

[hotmusketeerspoll]

Congratulations to all the winners from Sequels week!

Joan Bennett is the Best Maria Theresa

Jenny Agutter is the Best Louise de la Valliere

Gigi Proietti is the Best Cardinal Mazarin

C. Thomas Howell is the Best Raoul

Kim Cattrall is the Best Mordaunt (aka Justine de Winter)

Richard Chamberlain is the Best Philippe

[gatutor]

Bruce Bennett-Janis Paige "Cheyenne" 1947, de Raoul Walsh.

[lairreparablefugadeltiempo]

Wild Girl (Raoul Walsh, 1932)

[byneddiedingo]

Spencer Tracy and Joan Bennett in Me and My Gal (Raoul Walsh, 1932)

Cast: Spencer Tracy, Joan Bennett, Marion Burns, George Walsh, J. Farrell MacDonald, Noel Madison, Henry B. Walthall, Bert Hanlon, Adrian Morris, George Chandler. Screenplay: Arthur Kober, Philip Klein, Barry Conners. Cinematography: Arthur C. Miller. Art direction: Gordon Wiles. Film editing: Jack Murray.

Why have I never seen Me and My Gal before? Is it because it's not an easy movie to pigeonhole, being not quite romantic comedy, not quite screwball, and not quite crime drama? Or because it's one of those pre-Code movies that teeter on the edge of seriousness and back off from it in sometimes uncomfortable ways? It starts with an old man about to drown his dog and ends with the police detective protagonist fudging the truth to protect the not entirely innocent. And in between it's wall-to-wall wisecracks, most of them delivered by a never-better Spencer Tracy and Joan Bennett, who does the gum-chewing dame as well as anyone, even Joan Blondell. Tracy plays Danny Dolan, a cop whose attitude toward those he's supposed to protect and serve is summed up in his response to someone telling him there's been another bank robbery: "Oh, who'd the bank rob now?" And when told that it was the bank that got robbed, retorts, "Ah, turned the tables on 'em, eh? Smart!" There's also a slapstick drunk, a well-staged bank break-in, and even a parody of the Clark Gable and Norma Shearer movie based on Eugene O'Neill's Strange Interlude (Robert Z. Leonard, 1932), which Dolan remembers as Strange Inner Tube. Much of the credit for turning potential chaos into a thoroughly entertaining movie has to go to Raoul Walsh, one those Hollywood tough-guy directors who seem not to get the recognition they deserve today. 

[glennfitzgerald]

Joan Bennett

Big Brown Eyes

1936

[pacingmusings]

Seen in 2023:

Big Brown Eyes (Raoul Walsh), 1936

[perfettamentechic]

24 luglio … ricordiamo …

24 luglio … ricordiamo … #semprevivineiricordi #nomidaricordare #personaggiimportanti #perfettamentechic

2022: Franco Zucca, doppiatore, voce di molti attori di fama mondiale, e attore teatrale italiano. La sua voce profonda ed espressiva lo ha subito portato a coltivare, in giovane età, la passione per la recitazione. Esordì sui palcoscenici di Trieste, per poi approdare nei teatri catanesi e romani. Nel corso della sua carriera Franco Zucca ha doppiato numerosi film e serie televisive, ma si è…

[pinknachowitch]

#carygrant #raoulwalsh #joanbennett

[ifyouhappentoremember]

Audio Gift

The Phantom of the Opera - Broadway - April 15, 2023 - Evening

Laird Mackintosh (u/s), Emilie Kouatchou, John Riddle

Untracked

Full Principle Cast: Laird Mackintosh (The Phantom), Emilie Kouatchou (Christine), John Riddle (Raoul), Nehal Joshi (Andre), Craig Bennett (Firmin), Maree Johnson (Madam Giry), Raquel Suarez Groen (Carlotta), Carlton Moe (Piangi), Sara Esty (Meg)

Notes:

The second to last show of the historic Broadway run and the final public performance.

As a result this is a very enthusiastic and responsive crowd.

There are multiple recordings of this night; perhaps it would be best for the traders to label this recording as ifyouhappentoremember’s master to keep the records organized?

This audio is to be gifted on request.

https://www.mediafire.com/file/4ld2ov8jfgh6li5/bway+150423.zip/file

[opera-ghost]

phantom of the opera broadway audio gift - 3/2/23

ben crawford, emilie kouatchou, greg mills

[untracked audio]

CAST: ben crawford (phantom), emilie kouatchou (christine), greg mills (u/s raoul), nehal joshi (andre), craig bennett (firmin), maree johnson (giry), janet saia (u/s carlotta), carlton moe (piangi), kelly loughran (u/s meg)

notes: click here for thoughts/visual notes. pic of playbill insert in folder with all the understudies. audio is pretty clear, may hear some rustling/sniffling during the final lair because :')

[ntls-24722]

so answering that ask made me realize how weird my attachment to DJ is. not the attachment itself, but the character.

like look at this thing. look at his face. he and regular music man deviates so far from cawthon's normally more cartoonish style for humans. He feels way more human than he has any right to be. He really does look like an grown, bald man. with the way i play with him like a doll, it's like the fnaf version of those walter white shitposts where they turn him into a catboy

but i digress

again with these 2. can you tell i like pterosaurs?

Also, i tried to give him some clothing where whether or not it's clothing or a part of his body is ambiguous. Kind of like a Who from horton hears a who

So, Miguel has some biases. Though that's not Woolfe in the second picture, I haven't introduced him yet. But now I will! Beware of much blood and gorey details.

Miguel is not a dangerous place. There are no monsters or something trying to kill you, and there isn't even the threat of starvation or dehydration. There is just the long hallways, the expansive rolling hills. Miguel is generally harmless, due to her nature (up until very recently) of observing rather than interacting.

That is, until she wants to.

There are no dangers in Miguel except for two scenarios: Someone is in there who personally wants you dead, or Miguel personally wants you dead. Raoul Bennett combines both scenarios!

(I cannot believe he is the first character in this universe who I've given a last name.)

His thing was that he kind of had homicidal thoughts and a desire for a rush or whatever the hell serial killers feel and while he didn't act on it before, he did get stuck in Miguel and after getting stuck there for months the sensory deprivation and the way time blurred and how everything felt meaningless put gasoline to the flame and made it worse to the point where he actually did go out and start killing people after he got out.

But when it came to hide the bodies, he would bring them to Miguel and leave them there, but then he'd get stuck and get deprived of the high and the cycle just kinda repeated itself over and over again. He kind of had a weird cathartic relationship with Miguel even though he kind of hated it in there.

Miguel... kinda just let it happen. She didn't really care about humanity for a very long time, and while she did find them interesting, she also didn't care very much about their wellbeing. That and she actually did have an interest with Raoul on account of him bringing bodies in.

By chance he found Cameron and Woolfe in there and he was kind of interested in him with just... how weirdly joyous Cameron was and the kind of power he had in Miguel, alongside Woolfe's so he started trying to make the attempt to befriend them. They actually got along quite quickly and they started meeting up both inside Miguel and in reality. He had started to visit miguel more than he usually had for years.

However, by the time Raoul had been coming back more frequently to meet Cameron, Miguel had begun to realize the unsavory nature of what he was using her for, and had begun to concoct something for him.

On some random day without Woolfe, Raoul remembered that Cameron's alone with him without any sort of protection, and now that there was the change where the exit was far more visible, after killing Cameron he wouldn't be stuck there for months. Without really much of a plan (he didn't exactly need one) he decided to target Cameron and would've been successful in killing him if Cameron didn't barricade himself from Raoul.

Miguel has a rule in place where she cannot make things change under direct eye contact, and now that Cameron was hidden behind a door, when Raoul came bursting through, she had bait and switched the room for another - a sublevel that worked less as a seperate level but more like a mini Miguel.

It was one room. One tiny room with knives to an axe hung on the wall.

And man, was it itchy.

She had essentially planned out this gimmick where when Raoul was trapped there, whenever he had thought of how itchy he was or scratched it, it'd get twice as worse, but as much as it was a mild inconvenience at first, it stacks up quick.

The feeling of a nuisance turned to the feeling of insects crawling beneath his flesh, turned to outright agony as his nails weren't enough anymore, but the serrated edge of the knife was, until he realized if he took the axe and took off his arm, he wouldn't feel pain in that arm anymore. So he did.

Slicing away pieces of himself, Miguel wouldn't let him die, but he still bled, bled so much that it filled the room up to his hypothetical ankles - Hypothetical, since he tore off his legs and they weren't exactly upright anymore. But eventually, he no longer had anything to tear off, nor anything to pick up the axe with. But he still was in agony.

He stayed like that, unable to move or tear at the skin that hated him like this, with each second the pain growing worse, for maybe 20 years.

Miguel brought him back, with all 4 limbs and as pristine and perfect as he was, right at the moment before he opened the door to try and kill Cameron. There was nothing but a little note on the door asking him if he wanted to continue.

Raoul, smartly, did not, and he never returned to Miguel or his life of crime.

might need to draw this ngl

[hotmusketeerspoll]

ALL FOR ONE AND ONE FOR ALL

Welcome to the Most Magnificent Musketeer Tournament!

We’re assembling the ultimate Three Musketeers cast, with the best version of each character. The finest D’Artagnan, the most seductive Milady, the perfect Athos Aramis & Porthos, the craftiest Richelieu, the cutest Constance, etc etc etc.

Each character will be duelling their opponents until we find tumblr’s favourite for each role.

(We all know that fighting duels is against the law, but the Cardinals have allowed special permission for the duration of the tournament - they’re all convinced that they will win “Best Cardinal Richelieu”, so as long as we keep them distracted scheming against each other, we can run the rest of the competition in peace.)

So how do you define Best?

However you want! The hottest, the best fencer, the drunkest, the largest moustache, the one with the ugliest horse, the most book-accurate, whatever works for you. But let’s be honest, most of these will probably be decided on looks, unless you can make a good argument otherwise!

Who is eligible?

Anyone who’s starred in a live action adaptation of The Three Musketeers, or one of the sequels (eg The Man in the Iron mask), as long as it involves the four main characters (D’Artagnan, Athos, Aramis & Porthos). This includes movies and TV shows, in any language. 

Submissions are now closed, you can see the full list of entrants here

When the tournament starts, you can send in additional propaganda to support your favourite character’s case, in the form of text, pictures, gifs and short videos. You can tag @hotmusketeerspoll in reblogs, or send it in an ask.

Acceptable propaganda: Anything from the property in question, including promotional material, behind the scenes and interviews related to the movie or show. Please don’t submit anything with your chosen actor in other roles - only Musketeer-related propaganda is allowed.

This is a friendly competition, and I won’t be reblogging or promoting any negative propaganda for contestants. Be excellent to each other!

This blog was inspired by @hotvintagepoll’s Dracula Daily casting, and @medievalandfantasymelee’s abundance of King Arthurs and Robin Hoods.

Links to the current polls

(none right now!)

Links to previous poll winners can be found here

Tournament Winners so far

Best Captain Treville - Hugo Speer (The Musketeers 2014-2016)

Best Planchet - Roy Kinnear (The Three Musketeers 1973, The Four Musketeers 1974, The Return of the Musketeers 1989)

Best King Louis XIII - Ryan Gage (The Musketeers 2014-2016)

Best Maria Theresa - Joan Bennett (The Man in the Iron Mask 1939)

Best Louise de la Valliere - Jenny Agutter (The Man in the Iron Mask 1977)

Best Cardinal Mazarin - Gigi Proietti (D'Artagnan's Daughter / Revenge of the Musketeers 1994)

Best Raoul - C. Thomas Howell (Return of the Musketeers 1989)

Best Mordaunt - Kim Cattrall (Return of the Musketeers 1989)

Best Philippe - Richard Chamberlain (The Man in the Iron Mask 1977)

[torontophantom]

The Phantom of the Opera - 35th Anniversary Live on Broadway

Not usually one to post this sort of thing, but considering the historical significance I couldn’t not. Please enjoy.

The Phantom of the Opera - 35th Anniversary Live on Broadway January 26, 2023 - The Majestic Theatre New York City

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Cast: Ben Crawford (The Phantom of the Opera), Emilie Kouatchou (Christine Daaé), Paul A. Schaefer (u/s Raoul, Vicomte de Chagny), Raquel Suarez Groen (Carlotta Giudicelli), Craig Bennett (Monsieur Firmin), Nehal Joshi (Monsieur André), Maree Johnson (Madame Giry), Carlton Moe (Ubaldo Piangi), Sara Esty (Meg Giry), Carrington Vilmont (Auctioneer), Jim Weitzer (Monsieur Reyer/Hairdresser), Tug Watson (u/s Jeweler), Laird Mackintosh (Monsieur Lefèvre/Firechief), David Michael Garry (Joseph Buquet/Don Attilio), Jeremy Stolle (Passarino), Kfir (Hannibal Solo Dancer), Weston Krukow (u/s Il Muto Solo Dancer), Kanisha Marie Feliciano (Page), Chris Georgetti (Porter/Fireman), Trista Moldovan (Spanish Lady), Satomi Hoffmann (Wardrobe Mistress/Confidante), Elizabeth Welch (Hannibal Princess), Kelly Jeanne Grant (Madame Firmin), Janet Saia (u/s Innkeeper's Wife), Jason Forbach (e/c Marksman)

Notes: Recorded from the Front Mez. The person beside me was enjoying some theatre snacks throughout the show, so apologies for any disturbances as a result of this. I also missed the very beginning of the Entr'acte, but there's a few other masters out there should you want to do an insert. Includes the full speeches during curtain call (including the boos when they mention the closing), and the shout out to the swings. We missed you Greg!

Truly a magical night, with absolutely amazing energy. As others have said, Emilie's "Wishing..." might be the best I've ever seen.

And to the guy outside the theatre with the sign asking for an extra Playbill, who I graciously gave my extra to, only to then notice him tuck it into his jacket and continue to stand there gathering more of the limited edition Playbills: the Opera Ghost is not pleased...

- O.G.

(•}•)

[glindaupland]

35th Anniversary - Audio Gift

finally finished cleaning up my 35th anniversary audio so here’s a gift if you’d like another version among the bunch released

The Phantom of the Opera (Andrew Lloyd Webber) - Broadway January 26, 2023 - 35th Anniversary

This includes a full video of Ben Crawford’s speech at curtain call (and you can hear me being extra crazy at certain parts haha). Please credit mirrorbluenight as the master if l added to trading lists, but gift upon request. Full cast and notes under cut!

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CAST: Ben Crawford (The Phantom of the Opera), Emilie Kouatchou (Christine Daaé), Paul A. Schaefer (u/s Raoul, Vicomte de Chagny), Raquel Suarez Groen (Carlotta Giudicelli), Craig Bennett (Monsieur Firmin), Nehal Joshi (Monsieur André), Maree Johnson (Madame Giry), Carlton Moe (Ubaldo Piangi), Sara Esty (Meg Giry), Carrington Vilmont (Auctioneer), Jim Weitzer (Monsieur Reyer/Hairdresser), Tug Watson (u/s Jeweler), Laird Mackintosh (Monsieur Lefèvre/Firechief), David Michael Garry (Joseph Buquet/Don Attilio), Jeremy Stolle (Passarino), Kfir (Hannibal Solo Dancer), Weston Krukow (u/s Il Muto Solo Dancer), Kanisha Marie Feliciano (Page), Chris Georgetti (Porter/Fireman), Trista Moldovan (Spanish Lady), Satomi Hoffmann (Wardrobe Mistress/Confidante), Elizabeth Welch (Hannibal Princess), Kelly Jeanne Grant (Madame Firmin), Janet Saia (u/s Innkeeper's Wife), Jason Forbach (e/c Marksman)

NOTES: 35th anniversary performance, fully tracked. The energy from the audience was such an incredible thing to experience. There's LOTS of cheering! Emilie's Wishing got an extended applause with some standing ovations and was one of the best performances of it I've ever seen. Some rustling can be heard at the start of each act as I try to set up and avoid being seen by ushers. Had to hush some people talking behind me at one point and you occasionally hear the guy behind me laughing like a snake. But hey you also have to hear me laugh, awww, and even slightly cry from being overwhelmed by the performance so I'm also guilty. A video of curtain call and Ben Crawford's full speech is included. Please gift upon request.

[dechagnydevotee]

audio gift- poto bway 7/31/22

you asked, I shall deliver

The Phantom of the Opera- Jeremy Stolle, Julia Udine, Greg Mills

Google drive:

MEGA:

Notes under the cut:

CAST: Jeremy Stolle (u/s Phantom of the Opera), Julia Udine (alt Christine Daaé), Greg Mills (u/s Raoul, Vicomte de Chagny), Janinah Burnett (Carlotta Giudicelli), Stephen Tewksbury (Monsieur André), Craig Bennett (Monsieur Firmin), Maree Johnson (Madame Giry), Carlton Moe (Ubaldo Piangi), Sara Esty (Meg Giry), Carrington Vilmont (Auctioneer), Joseph DePietro (Monsieur Reyer/Hairdresser), Kenneth Kantor (Monsieur Lefévre/Firechief), David Michael Garry (Joseph Buquet/Don Attilio), Scott Mikita (Passarino), Justin Peck (Hannibal Solo Dancer), Kfir (Il Muto Solo Dancer), Marni Raab (Page), Chris Georgetti (Porter/Fireman), Patricia Phillips (Spanish Lady), Satomi Hoffman (Wardrobe Mistress/Confidante), Elizabeth Welch (Princess), Kelly Jeanne Grant (Madame Firmin), Paul A. Schaefer (Marksman)

I’m not sure who was on for the Jeweler or the Innkeeper’s Wife.

Notes: Program pictures included in file. This is the first audio I’ve ever recorded, and it was not recorded with the intention of ever sharing it. That being said, you will hear me laughing, cheering, and possibly crying (....crying specifically during All I Ask of You). I also had a friend with me, so you will hear her whisper to me on occasion. The sound quality is pretty good, though. This was recorded from the third row and there are a couple nice details you can catch if you’re listening closely. I am sharing this for all the Jeremy Stolle stans because he was being such a menace in the best way during this performance. It’s also just such a fun trio, I was beyond delighted to have caught them. Though it haunts my dreams that Jordan Donica’s last show would have been with Jeremy Stolle had his run not ended early.

Let me know if either of the links aren’t working! Enjoy :)

@marleneoftheopera @nerdywriter36 you guys asked for this so here you go!